The Toronto Maple Leafs (17-9-2) host the Anaheim Ducks (10-13-4, losers of four straight) at Scotiabank Arena. The contest on Thursday, December 12 starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we predict to secure the win in Thursday's hockey game.

The Ducks have put up 21 goals in their last 10 games, while conceding 29 goals. A total of 24 power-play opportunities during that span have resulted in three power-play goals (12.5%). They are 3-5-2 over those contests.

Maple Leafs vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Maple Leafs 4, Ducks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-412)
Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.5 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (-1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

The Maple Leafs (17-9-2 overall) have a 3-2-5 record in contests that have needed overtime.
Toronto has 12 points (5-1-2) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Maple Leafs registered only one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
Toronto finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
The Maple Leafs are 16-0-1 in the 17 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 33 points).
In the eight games when Toronto has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 5-2-1 to register 11 points.
In the 11 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 7-4-0 (14 points).
The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents 16 times, and went 10-4-2 (22 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have a 2-4-6 record in overtime matchups this season and a 10-13-4 overall record.
Anaheim has earned seven points (2-4-3) in its nine games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Ducks recorded only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
Anaheim has earned four points (1-5-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Ducks have scored more than two goals 10 times, earning 19 points from those matchups (9-0-1).
This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in six games has a record of 3-2-1 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 5-4-1 (11 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 16 times this season, and earned 11 points in those games.

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